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City programmes and priorities (links in Dutch)

Below, find an overview of public programmes, plans, policies and government schemes across a range of social and environmental issues. Please note that all linked web pages and documents are in Dutch.

Social and environmental themes in Amsterdam

Those interested in finding out more about what the City of Amsterdam is working on, Amsterdam Impact has put together a list of relevant programmes and policies. Here, social entrepreneurs can get inspired to develop a solution for a municipal urban challenge or find out if their social enterprise could help with a social or environmental issue in Amsterdam – and contact the relevant civil servants accordingly.

Assistance for English speakers

At the moment, the majority of this information is available in Dutch only. However, the City of Amsterdam’s website is currently being translated into English, so readers can expect information in English soon. Until then, Amsterdam Impact and the City of Amsterdam are happy to help with any inquiries regarding the information below. Call the City’s general helpline at 14020 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Recent news items

Amsterdam boasts numerous business development programmes, incubators and accelerators for impact entrepreneurs. To take your startup and positive impact to the next level, here are four Amsterdam-based accelerators you can apply to this spring.

From becoming climate proof to being a supportive home to its residents, the City of Amsterdam is working on solving the city's health challenges. As part of the Amsterdam City Fellowship, startups worked together with the municipality, Impact Hub health and business experts to develop their health solutions, grow their enterprises and help make a positive impact.

Amsterdam is a green city that is increasingly putting more emphasis on social impact. So naturally, the city is packed full of startups that are constantly innovating to ensure a greener future. Here's a list of some of the Dutch capital's exciting young social enterprises.

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